Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN ART<br />
& DESIGN<br />
(DESIGN)<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
90 CREDIT/EXTENDED DIPLOMA<br />
IN ART & DESIGN<br />
(GRAPHIC DESIGN)<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
E<br />
This course is for you if you are interested in a<br />
mixture of traditional art and design activities and<br />
cutting edge digital work.<br />
You will work using traditional art materials and<br />
industry standard software (including Adobe<br />
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and<br />
Flash) on a wide range of creative activities including:<br />
drawing; painting; 3D work; animation; website<br />
design; and graphic design.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Introduction to Materials, Processes & Technical Skills<br />
in Art & Design<br />
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Introduction to Contextual Research in Art & Design<br />
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Introduction to Drawing Skills<br />
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Introduction to Communication Skills in Art & Design<br />
»»<br />
Solving 2D Creative Problems<br />
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Solving 3D Creative Problems<br />
»»<br />
Solving Time -Based Creative Problems<br />
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Developing and Producing a Personal Project in<br />
Art & Design<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
2—4 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English),<br />
or equivalent<br />
»»<br />
Portfolio of work<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma in<br />
Art & Design (Graphic Design or Interactive Media)<br />
»»<br />
Apply for a university degree in Art or Design<br />
»»<br />
Employment in the creative industries<br />
E<br />
This course is for those interested in launching a career in the graphics<br />
or art & design industries. The course encourages students to explore<br />
and develop their creative and analytical thinking with realistic<br />
industry related assignment briefs.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Visual Recording<br />
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Visual Communication<br />
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Information Design<br />
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Graphic Image Making<br />
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Typographic Layout & Design<br />
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Ideas & Concepts<br />
»»<br />
Graphic Media, Techniques<br />
and Technology<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
4 GCSEs grade A* — C, or equivalent<br />
»»<br />
Portfolio of work<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Progress onto year 2 for the Extended Diploma<br />
»»<br />
Apply for university<br />
»»<br />
Employment in the creative industries<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR AN ARTIST<br />
IS £25,000 PER ANNUM<br />
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Design for Advertising<br />
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Typefaces & Letter Forms<br />
»»<br />
Narrative Image Making<br />
»»<br />
Mixed Media Techniques<br />
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Contextual Influences<br />
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Personal & Professional<br />
Development<br />
»»<br />
Final Major Project<br />
REF: CAREER COACH<br />
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ART, DESIGN &<br />
CREATIVE MEDIA<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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